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| Suppressors legal | 42 states |
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So the worst-case scenario just played out. You’re still standing, and the bad guy isn’t. You were just attacked, and were forced to use your gun to defend yourself. But what happens after that? Will you be let go scot-free because you were in the right? Would the cops consider your position strong enough to…
You stink. Being human has lots of advantages: opposable thumbs, excellent color vision, and intelligence. What we’re missing, unfortunately, is much of a sense of smell—something that just about every game animal has in spades. To your buddies, you don’t smell like much at all, but to a deer? You might as well have jumped…
Been looking for a piece in the “back pages”? If you’re trying to buy a used gun on a budget, you’ve probably gotten a little nervous about finding a private seller who’s willing to let you get some alone time with the firearm that caught your eye. On the one hand, you know you can…
Accuracy at a distance is both simpler and more complex than you think. Is the ability to accurately shoot at 500, 600, 700 yards and further an innate ability, or a skill that anyone can learn if they apply themselves? We as a society thrill to the stories of long-range snipers like Carlos Hathcock, Lyudmila…
Do you want conspiracy theories? This is how you get conspiracy theories. If you’re ever curious about how some segments of the gun-owning population come to believe that American gun laws are specifically designed to punish gun owners for exercising their Constitutional right to keep and bear arms, all you have to do is take…
Pump shotguns are a terrific choice for home defense. Pump shotguns are beneficial for home defense for a variety of reasons. They boast a simple, easy-to-operate design. They are available for modest sums and are also easy to maintain. If the user learns basic gun handling skills, shotguns are an excellent option for home defense….
When the wilderness gets wild… If you spend enough time in the outdoors, sooner or later you’re likely to come across a critter you aren’t happy to meet. The good news is that your worries are probably unfounded when it comes to most of them. The bad news is that there’s one you’re probably not…
Here’s why you should care about Florida’s ban on gun ownership for adults under 21. In the immediate aftermath of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this past February, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a law banning gun ownership for Florida adults between the ages of 18 and 21. As with any law…
We tackled the “theoretical” aspect yesterday, but what do you do when the…ahem…rubber hits the road? So, we’ve talked about the mindset that is best to adopt if you must deal with the police while carrying a concealed firearm. However, the proper mindset is only part of the story. What do you do when the,…
They know that argument goes both ways, right? Here, from the NRA’s official Twitter account, is proof positive that one of the most brutally unkind things one can do to the average anti-gunner is to put a microphone in front of them and let them speak freely. (NB: If you’re at work, you’ll want to…
The Shakespeare quote about “Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing” is relevant here. I am looking into 3-D Plastic Guns being sold to the public. Already spoke to NRA, doesn’t seem to make much sense! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018 A better man than I am coined a term to describe what happens…
You’ve got 25 chances to win from August 1st through August 25th! If you’re one of those people who “never win anything,” have we ever got a giveaway for you—the 25 Days of Concealed Carry Giveaway! From August 1 through August 25, we’re offering a new giveaway worth about $3,500 every single day, for a…
